Title: Sodium Persulfate
CAS Registry Number: 7775-27-1
CAS Name: Sodium peroxydisulfate
Molecular Formula: Na2O8S2
Molecular Weight: 238.10
Percent Composition: Na 19.31%, O 53.76%, S 26.93%
Line Formula: Na2S2O8
Literature References: Toxicity data: DaVal, Arch. Ital. Sci. Farmacol. 2, 445 (1933).
Properties: White, cryst powder. Gradually dec; decompn is promoted by moisture and higher temp. Initial soly in water at 20°: 549 g/l; dec by alcohol and silver ions. MLD in rabbits (mg/kg): 178 i.v. (DaVal).
Toxicity data: MLD in rabbits (mg/kg): 178 i.v. (DaVal)
CAUTION: Highly irritating to skin, mucous membranes.
Use: Bleaching and oxidizing agent; promoter for emulsion polymerization reactions. |